Entry Level Executive Assistant

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours          

We have an opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our dynamic, fast paced, friendly EA Team. We are looking for someone who likes to be organised and efficient and has a strong drive to want to continue to build on their organisational skills and thrives working in a team environment. 

As an executive assistant, your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You'll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. Your talents will be respected and you'll be supported in developing the career path you choose.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary and calendar management
• Travel management both Domestic and International
• Expense processing, adhering to firm deadlines
• Document management, including document creation, editing, proof reading as examples
• Meeting scheduling and logistics, including catering and meeting room reservations
• Data entry for our in-house client relationship management database
• Assistance with Event Management coordination and logistics
• Various ad hoc administration duties such as organising company research, payment requisitions or organising business cards as examples

Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for 

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go. 

• Minimum of 2+ years of work experience in a administration/team environment
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and MS Outlook
• Is an organised person who has a strong interest in organisation and is looking to build these skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• A positive, can do attitude and happy to assist the wider EA team as a whole
• Effective problem-solving methods and out-of-the-box thinking

 Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY 

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/nz/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/nz/diversity-inclusiveness
• Understand how our benefits can support you at www.ey.com/nz/benefits

Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours. 

At EY we take inclusivity seriously, and we’re committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Whāia te iti kahurangi I The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

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